Vedic Gemstone Guide
Red Coral (Moonga, मूंगा) — Vedic Gemstone Guide
Quick Answer
Red Coral (Moonga, मूंगा) is the gemstone for planet Mars (Mangal). Wear on Ring finger of right hand in Gold or Copper on Tuesday morning during Shukla Paksha. Minimum weight: Minimum 5 carats (ideally 7+ carats). Mantra: Om Mangalaya Namaha (108 times before wearing). Price range: ₹500-15,000 per carat (natural Italian coral preferred).
Red Coral (Moonga) Details
| Gemstone | Red Coral (Moonga, मूंगा) |
| Planet | Mars (Mangal) |
| Color | Deep red to orange-red |
| Hardness | 3-4 (Mohs) |
| Minimum Weight | Minimum 5 carats (ideally 7+ carats) |
| Metal | Gold or Copper |
| Finger | Ring finger of right hand |
| Day to Wear | Tuesday morning during Shukla Paksha |
| Mantra | Om Mangalaya Namaha (108 times before wearing) |
| Origin | Italy (Mediterranean), Japan, Taiwan, India (Andaman) |
| Price Range | ₹500-15,000 per carat (natural Italian coral preferred) |
Benefits of Red Coral
- ✓Boosts courage and physical energy
- ✓Strengthens property and land dealings
- ✓Helps overcome Mangal Dosha for marriage
- ✓Improves blood health and immunity
- ✓Increases athletic and competitive performance
Cautions & Who Should NOT Wear
- ⚠Avoid if Mars is in Cancer (debilitated)
- ⚠Can increase aggression if Mars is already strong
- ⚠Not for those with high blood pressure without consultation
How to Wear Red Coral
Step 1: Purchase a natural, untreated Red Coral of minimum Minimum 5 carats (ideally 7+ carats) from a certified dealer.
Step 2: Set the stone in Gold or Copper as a ring.
Step 3: On Tuesday morning during Shukla Paksha, purify the ring by soaking in raw milk mixed with Ganga water for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Chant Om Mangalaya Namaha (108 times before wearing) 108 times while holding the ring.
Step 5: Wear on the Ring finger of right hand. Do not remove for at least 40 days.